Received this message earlier in the week. Good to see that Hernando County is continuing with their Community Initiatives Program and dedicating funding to sponsor grants.
May 4, 2015
Apply now for a $5,000 Community Outreach Grant ― June 1 deadline
(Brooksville, FL) Residents who want to make positive changes in their community can now apply online for a Community Outreach Grant offered by the Hernando County Office of Management and Budget. This grant program provides up to $5,000 for organizations who wish to engage residents in enhancing their community’s character, value, safety, environment and recreational opportunities. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2015.
Projects must fall with one or more of the following categories:
- Healthy and Safe Lifestyles – create opportunities to enhance community leadership, healthy lifestyles and public safety
- Social Connections – connect those in need of financial, emotional or professional development to public and private community resources
- Environmental Preservation – engage residents in hands-on cleanup and/or learning opportunities to improve our area’s natural resources.
- Tourism – plan an event that promotes the area’s recreational, sporting, arts and/or natural resources opportunities
Grant funding is reimbursed upon project completion. The program is designed for short-term projects that begin and end between October 1 and July 31. Projects must take place in Hernando County and have a public benefit.
Go to www.hernandocounty.us/bocc/budget/communitygrants.htm to apply online. You may also call (352) 754-4004 or email budget@hernandocounty.us for more information.
Past projects include:
- The Life Center of Hernando County was approved to facilitate Life Skill and Parent-as-Educator classes for single moms at risk of homelessness. These classes focused on individual mentoring, responsibility and accountability.
- The Hernando County Anti-Drug Coalition was approved to implement the Friday Night Done Right social norming program. This program promotes actions teens would prefer to do on a Friday night rather than alcohol or drugs.
- The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill was approved to offer three free classes to help families and individuals dealing with mental illness learn how to cope, where to turn for help and what medications are available.
- The Hernando County Fine Arts Council was approved to coordinate and promote the Art in the Park Festival. This event raises awareness of the arts and culture in Hernando County.
- The Spring Hill Art League was approved to coordinate and promote its Celebrating Fine Arts event. The show features local fine artists, a student art show and a free art demonstration.
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